I am sorry; I prefer to answer in French. It is easier for me.
Given that the amounts are not very high, $1 million for all of Canada, the official told me that it only went for urgent projects, such as a collapsing roof or foundations in danger of crumbling. If we could extend the program to all the work needed or to preserving buildings, it would be much more helpful because then we could avoid emergency work that normally costs a lot more, given the buildings' state of deterioration.
When preservation, the first stage of maintenance, is clearly defined, focused, decided and analyzed, it becomes a very important asset.